Remember “Pull my finger” from primary school. You had enough control over your gas that you could blow wind on command and if you timed it just right you and the finger puller would fall to the ground laughing when a loud fart blasted in response to pulling the trigger. It seemed like kids had so much gas. Farting all day long. Fake farting by blowing into your elbow or bellowing your armpit and the air suction would make a big “Wiffffff!” Oh what fun! Discovering gas and it becoming part of everyday life. If I had been sent to the principle every time I farted and laughed, I would have spent ..read more

One of the coolest things (no pun intended) about living in Asheville is the striking seasonal shift we get to witness throughout the year. As the hot, muggy summer gives way to the reds and golds of Southern Appalachia, the cool, dry air is a welcome respite. With change comes a feeling of newness and excitement. But change can also bring chaos and uncertainty. During a seasonal shift, our bodies are also experiencing change. Remember, the body strives for homeostasis—balance. When it gets cold outside, we shiver to create heat. When we have an intense day at work, our first instinct is ..read more

Driving down the highway on a warm September day, I savored the moment while talking about heavy machinery and transport trucks with Asa. Suddenly something caught my attention. Out of the corner of my eye I saw a deer running out from the woods and charging full speed down the short embankment. There was no time to swerve only a moment to brace myself for the inevitable impact as this deer was headed strait for the side of my vehicle. I will never forget the look in its eyes while it desperately scrambled to alter its path. Slowing my vehicle to a stop, I collected my nerves and turned to my ..read more

This testimony is from one of our clients. The remedies, we recommend come from the dedicated research of Aajonus Vonderplanitz and the Primal Diet. If you are experiencing a rash or any other skin symptoms, contact us to find out how to resolve your issues naturally with raw animal foods and topical salves.  December of 2022, I got a little rash on my forearm which I thought was poison ivy. It grew and grew and it became clear that it wasn’t. The itchy spots spread and itched in a way that I have never experienced before. I would scratch ’til I was ripping off my skin and still scratched ..read more

When the weather gets hot, who doesn’t want ice cream? I’ve been on the Primal Diet since 2000 and these have been our family’s GO TO’s every Summer (and sometimes Winter as well). Berry Good Healthy Ice Cream (1 serving) 1 egg 4 tablespoons raw cream 3 tablespoons fresh Berries – prefer the smaller, darker, less sugary, and more wild berries such as Blueberries, raspberries, boysenberries and blackberries 1 tablespoon unheated honey Blenderize all ingredients together in a 12-ounce jar on medium speed for 10 seconds. Pour into ice cream maker and churn until firm. Or, place i ..read more

Some say that sitting is the new smoking. I don’t know if that’s true, but I do know that a large percent of clients, friends, family in our community sit somewhere between 2-10 hours per day and report some form of low back and sciatic pain. Imagine the impact of all your upper body weight along with gravity coming down on you butt, hips and low back for hours each day. What could go wrong? How could this affect circulation? Could this slowdown blood with valuable oxygen and nutrients traveling to your pelvis, legs and feet? How about the returning CO2 and waste back up to your organs for el ..read more

Going to the Country It’s been a while since Blossom & Be has put out a blog and we’d like to take some time to reflect on the ever changing tides of 2022 and catch you up on what’s happening in the present. As the Asheville area continues to grow and expand, we have been looking for land outside the Buncombe bubble to build our farm and retreat center. This would allow us to integrate the next phase of our vision: A farm that produces wholesome food for our retreat center guests, clients, friends, and neighbors. We had our sights set on both Madison and Yancey County as well as just over ..read more

Local business owners are being pushed out of the market by Amazon. Millions of small business owners are closing because they can not compete with the cheap prices and convenience of one click sales and door step delivery. What are the ramifications? Private businesses disappear and mega-mono-corporations run the show. Pretty soon the only jobs out there will be to work for Amazon. People can no longer make a living wage. Creativity disappears and we end up with no choices. Local economies and cities are destroyed. We end up living in ghost towns. Please go to this link and watch. Stacy Mitch ..read more

Begins Monday, Feb 1st from 7-9pm Eastern Time on Zoom Click here to register or learn more. My Story After several challenging relationships and decades of counseling, 12-step programs, self-help books and workshops, I was left feeling heart-broken and hopeless. So, I took a step back to reconnect with myself, with nature, and what the hell I was doing on this planet. In this space of uncertainty, I stumbled upon a new way of seeing myself and engaging relationships. I was seen and saw myself for the first time for who I was – brilliant and whole! I was neither broken nor destined to live th ..read more

“You’re NOT the person I fell in love with!”  Have you ever thought this about your partner (or yourself)? You’re not alone. The initial attraction we feel to our partners seems like destiny at the time. We get a gut feeling—THIS is the person I’m supposed to be with forever. Your intuition tells you that this is your soulmate. But what if that feeling was actually your gut telling you, “Danger Will Robinson, run like hell!”? In the first heat of love, your sympathetic nervous system causes your heart rate, blood pressure, and breath to speed up. Your palms get sweaty; you can’t thin ..read more